1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. |
2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful have a craving for violence. |
3 He who guards his lips guards his life,
but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. |
4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. |
5 The righteous hate what is false,
but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. |
6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. |
8 A man's riches may ransom his life,
but a poor man hears no threat. |
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. |
10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice. |
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,
but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. |
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. |
13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command is rewarded. |
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death. |
15 Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.1 13:15 Or unfaithful does not endure |
16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge,
but a fool exposes his folly. |
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. |
18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame,
but whoever heeds correction is honored. |
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but fools detest turning from evil. |
20 He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
21 Misfortune pursues the sinner,
but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. |
22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children,
but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous. |
23 A poor man's field may produce abundant food,
but injustice sweeps it away. |
24 He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
25 The righteous eat to their hearts' content,
but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry. |
